Women's Abaca Tennis Shoes from Japan
These tennis shoes for women use abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers for durability on clay or hard courts. Outer sole of rubber with textile material providing max ground contact, qualifying despite U.S. note 5 due to strength. Value $7.50-$11.50/pair aligns with HTS 6404.11.81.60.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Source certificates for abaca as vegetable fiber to support upper classification under note 4(a)
• Photograph sole cross-sections for customs to confirm textile ground contact without durability waiver
• Watch for mixed fibers; if synthetic exceeds vegetable surface, shifts headings